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the illegitimacy of Robert’s heir and other children. This timing symbolizes Robert’s final
departure from the game of thrones as his death frees him from the casualties of the game.
Ned is...

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narrative is just beginning to develop in the first season leads to uncertainty in characters who
will develop into leading heroes and those that will not. The most striking example of...

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Though for largely different reasons for heading north, it is significant that Tyrion and Jon make
this journey together. Their joined journey further supports the claim that their disabilities...

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becomes Jon’s, a subtle reminder that though he is Ned’s son, he is marked as other because he is
not legitimate. The wolf’s albinism is also metaphorical for Jon’s biological disability. The...

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Tyrion Lannister: Not you! You're the golden son! You could kill a king, lose a hand,
fuck your own sister, you'll always be the golden son!
(“Mockingbird”)
I would argue this self-pitying is...

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An example of this is when Tyrion rebukes his nephew and future king, Joffrey, for not
paying his respects to Catelyn Stark after her son, Bran, was injured:
Tyrion: Before you go you will call on...

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lead to Jaime venturing off to save his daughter, Myrcella, who is being held by a rival ruling
family from a different country. In the last episode of season five, Jaime is ultimately unable...